ELORA – The Elora Festival is underway, with more than 20 concert experiences taking place between July 11 and 27. On July 12, the Elora Festival’s concert hall, Gambrel Barn, was full for a performance by Jeremy Dutcher.
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Gorge Cinema brings dinosaurs to Elora
ELORA – The Gorge Cinema is screening Jurassic World Rebirth until July 17 but it appears the dinosaurs have escaped the movie theatre and are already in downtown Elora.
Police beat: Traffic stops
MINTO – A driver and business face 11 charges and 10 warnings after being stopped during a proactive traffic enforcement initiative on July 8.
Registration open for Paul Walker Memorial Golf Tournament
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Paul Walker Memorial Golf Tournament at Wildwinds Golf Links Aug. 15.
Elora Festival kicks off with The Genius of Mozart
ELORA – This year’s Elora Festival began with a nearly full Gambrel Barn on July 11 for the Opening Night Gala: The Genius of Mozart.
Celebrate peach season with Victoria Park Seniors Centre
FERGUS – The Victoria Park Seniors Centre is taking full advantage of peach season by hosting a peach social for seniors in the area.
Six winners of Grand Garden Awards this year
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus & District Horticultural Society has awarded six homeowners with Grand Garden Awards. “The winners met all the criteria we look for when judging gardens. Each illustrates the gardener’s passion, creativity, knowledge and commitment to horticulture,” said Patty Johnsto
Impaired driver sentenced to seven years for deadly Highway 6 crash
GUELPH – Dave Genereaux's family and friends wept during a July 14 sentencing for a crash that claimed the Fergus man’s life.
Weiner dog races bring smiles, hot dogs
ELORA – Grand River Raceway hosted its annual Weiner dog race on July 4.
British Beat 66 perform flashback show at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – British Beat 66 “invaded” the Fergus Grand Theatre on June 28, bringing its own version of 1960s classic rock.